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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.44, 512.14 and 97.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.44, 512.14 and 97.94 is: 146.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.44 : 512.14 = 97.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.44/512.14 = 97.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.44x = 512.14 × 97.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.44x = 50,158.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,158.99/341.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.90

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